"The hidden, hard work of Minnesota's clean energy ambitions.
Look no further than NewRange Copper Nickel, the critical mineral project in Minnesota closest to production, and beware regulatory uncertainty.
On the Iron Range, actions always mean more than words. It’s great we set ambitious timelines for the energy transition, but now we need to follow through.
Our state and the country need to know that we can underpin the clean energy future right here. Minnesota contains 95% of America’s nickel, 88% of our cobalt and more than 33% of our copper — if we don’t get it from here in America, it just means we get it from somewhere else with less labor and environmental standards than in Minnesota.
We’re not asking for rubber-stamp approval for mining projects. In fact, we believe in a fair and robust regulatory process. We were pleased to hear recent news that NewRange has responded to permitting challenges by studying whether project improvement opportunities exist, and going above and beyond by keeping the public informed."
Thank you to the authors, Senator Grant Hauschild (03, DFL) and Jason George (IUOE Local 49), for supporting Minnesota jobs and Minnesota minerals.